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Illinois school standards proposal pushes ‘progressive values’ over diverse views, critics say

Illinois educators may face controversial rules encouraging teachers to review their biases and privilege, accept multiple views as correct and encourage student activism.

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Christmas: Leaving Illinois

Madigan tells Black lawmakers his strong leadership needed for tax hike, legislative map

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan made a pitch for keeping his leadership despite a federal corruption probe. He told Black state lawmakers he can deliver a tax hike and a new legislative map, again favoring Democrats.